Prior Knowledge Quiz

What is the basic unit of heredity in living organisms?

• A. Chromosome

• B. Gene

• C. Protein

• D. DNA

Which of the following best describes a mutation?

• A. A change in an organism’s environment

• B. A change in DNA that may affect an organism's traits

• C. The process of cell division

• D. The production of proteins

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

What structure contains genes in a cell?

• A. Mitochondria

• B. Ribosome

• C. Chromosome

• D. Nucleus

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Which term refers to an organism's observable traits?

• A. Genotype

• B. Phenotype

• C. Allele

• D. Mutation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of the following can cause genetic variation in a population?

• A. Mutations

• B. Environmental changes

• C. Physical exercise

• D. Weather patterns

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which process leads to offspring having traits from both parents?

• A. Asexual reproduction

• B. Mitosis

• C. Sexual reproduction

• D. Mutation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What type of reproduction results in genetic diversity among offspring?

• A. Cloning

• B. Binary fission

• C. Sexual reproduction

• D. Budding

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is the role of proteins in an organism?

• A. Store genetic information

• B. Control traits and functions

• C. Transport oxygen

• D. Break down DNA

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

What is an adaptation?

• A. A learned behavior

• B. A genetic trait that helps an organism survive

• C. A physical injury

• D. A temporary environmental change

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?

• A. Igneous

• B. Sedimentary

• C. Metamorphic

• D. Volcanic

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1